56 min

EP. 41: Should I Disclose My ADHD At Work With Lynn Miner-Rosen ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

    • Alternative Health

In this episode, Tracy talks to ICF and board-certified ADHD coach, Certified Career Development Coach and Life Coach, Lynn Miner-Rosen. Lynn works with high school seniors, college students and young adults with ADHD, EF deficits and learning differences. Previous to coaching Lynn was a Special Education Teacher for 12 years. She was also an IEP coordinator. Lynn Miner-Rosen has a BS in business administration and two Masters Degrees in Education and Special Education. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida and will be speaking at CHADD in November.  Lynn spoke to us about ADHD and the workplace. We discuss: If you should disclose your ADHD to your boss, work colleagues, human resources etc? What the positives and negatives of disclosure are? If you do choose to disclose, how do you go about doing so? How to make your strengths clear so you’re not just focusing on everything you struggle with? If tardiness can be overlooked in the ADHD workplace? How to ask for help without disclosing your ADHD? If you’re going to disclose who should you disclose to first? How to create a descriptive and reasonable list if you are going to ask or accommodations. The Top 10 challenges of ADHD employees and how to manage themTime Management Long-term projects Paperwork Procrastination Poor Memory Distractibility Impulsivity Boredom Hyperactivity Social Skills You can find more about Lynn Miner-Rosen at or follow her on Instagram @adhdcoachlynn. Lynn also prepared a FREE downloadable checklist for us. You can find it  Today, I’m promoting my son Marcus, an NYU graduate, skilled in digital advertising and tech marketing. He's planning a solo trip to South America and seeking job opportunities in New York City. Known for his resilience and research abilities, Marcus is ready to contribute to any team. If you have leads, please reach out. Thanks for supporting this unique request. Now, back to our show.
Hi there, Tracy here. There are many misconceptions about ADHD, particularly that it equates to laziness or lack of motivation. In "ADHD for Smart Ass Women," I offer strategies tailored for ADHD minds to help leverage strengths and overcome challenges. Support the community by purchasing the book and sharing a review, helping spread crucial information and empower others.

In this episode, Tracy talks to ICF and board-certified ADHD coach, Certified Career Development Coach and Life Coach, Lynn Miner-Rosen. Lynn works with high school seniors, college students and young adults with ADHD, EF deficits and learning differences. Previous to coaching Lynn was a Special Education Teacher for 12 years. She was also an IEP coordinator. Lynn Miner-Rosen has a BS in business administration and two Masters Degrees in Education and Special Education. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida and will be speaking at CHADD in November.  Lynn spoke to us about ADHD and the workplace. We discuss: If you should disclose your ADHD to your boss, work colleagues, human resources etc? What the positives and negatives of disclosure are? If you do choose to disclose, how do you go about doing so? How to make your strengths clear so you’re not just focusing on everything you struggle with? If tardiness can be overlooked in the ADHD workplace? How to ask for help without disclosing your ADHD? If you’re going to disclose who should you disclose to first? How to create a descriptive and reasonable list if you are going to ask or accommodations. The Top 10 challenges of ADHD employees and how to manage themTime Management Long-term projects Paperwork Procrastination Poor Memory Distractibility Impulsivity Boredom Hyperactivity Social Skills You can find more about Lynn Miner-Rosen at or follow her on Instagram @adhdcoachlynn. Lynn also prepared a FREE downloadable checklist for us. You can find it  Today, I’m promoting my son Marcus, an NYU graduate, skilled in digital advertising and tech marketing. He's planning a solo trip to South America and seeking job opportunities in New York City. Known for his resilience and research abilities, Marcus is ready to contribute to any team. If you have leads, please reach out. Thanks for supporting this unique request. Now, back to our show.
Hi there, Tracy here. There are many misconceptions about ADHD, particularly that it equates to laziness or lack of motivation. In "ADHD for Smart Ass Women," I offer strategies tailored for ADHD minds to help leverage strengths and overcome challenges. Support the community by purchasing the book and sharing a review, helping spread crucial information and empower others.

56 min